OSHAWA, Ont. - Durham College athletic director Ken Babcock is proud to announce the hiring of Ramon McIntosh as the new head coach of the women's soccer program.
"I am confident that Ramon will be able to continue the long-standing winning tradition of the women's soccer program," said Babcock. "His passion is evident when you speak to him about the game. We are all excited to watch him grow the program and enhance the student experience at Durham College as our next head coach."
"It is my goal to have the team contend each year for a provincial and national title," said McIntosh. "Goal setting, communication and setting high standards all with respect and commitment to the game are all values that I believe in and will lead the program to success."
McIntosh is very familiar with the campus as he spent the past two seasons with the UOIT women's soccer program as the goalkeeper coach. The Ridgebacks have had a ton of success in their inaugural two seasons having qualified twice for the OUA post-season. This year, the Ridgebacks picked up their first-ever playoff victory as they defeated McMaster 2-0 in penalty kicks. Freshman goaltender Melissa MacKinnon shutout the Marauders for over 120 minutes and in penalty kicks as UOIT advanced to the quarter-finals.
McIntosh played soccer for York University where he won an OUA championship title in 2007 and were national semi-finalists. After his university career, he was the goalkeeper coach for York's men's and women's teams. In 2010, the Lions went on to win the CIS national championship.
Since 2005, he has been the technical coach and goalkeeper technical development program assistant director for the North Toronto Soccer Club, where he responsible for overseeing the identification, recruitment and development of youth players.
He also played for Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, N.Y. of the NAIA division.
Throughout his career, his involvement through OSA provincial programs and certification courses has led him to play a key role in the development and mentorship of elite players. He has implemented programs in grass roots, recreational and youth clubs as well as being involved with district, regional, provincial and national programs. In doing so, he has had the invaluable experience of serving under and working with some of Ontario and Canada's top professionals.
Source: Durham College